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Open Game Thread #3: Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks

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[Thanks to 'Big D' for today's game preview. -Matt

The Bulls will attempt to win their first game of the season tonight when they travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks (7:30 CDT, WGN).

The Bucks are also 0-2, and they're coming off a bizarre ending to their game last night in Charlotte.  Trying to come back late in the game, the Bucks' Mo Williams drove in the lane and hit a layup with 0.6 seconds left.  Unfortunately, the Bucks were down by 3 at the time.  So look on the bright side; as bad as the Bulls have played in the first two games, at least they've known what the score was at all times.

The big story with the Bucks has been the progress of Yi, but so far, he's had trouble staying on the court.  In their season opener, he played relatively well, scoring 9 points (on 4-5 shooting) in 25 minutes.  Last night though, he battled foul trouble again and scored only 2 points on 1-6 shooting in 15 minutes.  Of course, it doesn't really matter how he plays; barring foul trouble, he'll be getting plenty of minutes this season.

The Bulls were 4-0 last season against the Bucks, but of course, the game everybody remembers is Ben Gordon's 48-point outburst last March.  Actually, maybe people don't remember it, because the game wasn't even televised in the Chicago area.  The Bucks aren't known for their tough defense (or really for playing any at all), so hopefully Gordon can go off again tonight.  He might have to if Michael Redd lights up the Bulls the way he did last season.  Redd scored 52 in that game last March, and averaged 38 a game against the Bulls last season.

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The Bucks had a ton of injuries last season and spent most of the second half of the season in full-fledged tank mode (unsuccessfully, as it turned out), so they should be better than they were last year.  Nevertheless, this is a game the Bulls should win - but we all said the same thing last night, didn't we?

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Hey Matt...
...would it be hard to add game times and/or broadcast information onto these? Or at least when it's nationally televised and where. If it is, no problem.
Yes, of course.

by tyger1147 on Nov 3, 2007 1:15 PM CDT   0 recs

I can add it
That's a good idea, actually.

by Big D on Nov 3, 2007 1:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

tonight's X FACTORS
Will Wayne make it from whatever Big Ten game he called today to the Bradley Center on time? (his green and yellow Hummer is a ticket magnet.)

Is WGN going to haul the HD cameras to Milwaukee?

Will Red ask for "Joe Green" time again?

by hscs on Nov 3, 2007 3:41 PM CDT   0 recs

Ha!
Oh that Wayne, he's such a whore.

I missed 'Joe' Green. Who was Red referring to? Willie?

You forgot the wish-it-was-a-joke factor of the night: bench scoring.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2007 3:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He was refering to Joe Smith.
It's getting sad.

Isn't getting out of speeding tickets in Wisconsin  a perk that goes along with calling Packer games?  

by Scotter on Nov 3, 2007 4:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

No
Unless you're in Green Bay.  

And Now I must leave or I'll be in danger of getting pulled over for a speeding ticket.

by KT on Nov 3, 2007 4:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i was in sconnieville recently
and my far away coastie passenger kept asking why I was only going 5-10 over on the highway. it's probably a cancer risk to drive on the highways with all the radar gun firepower aimed at drivers.

by hscs on Nov 3, 2007 5:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

and they like to give tickets to those
folks from down south. :)

 But I've driven in this state for a very, very, long time, and finally got my first speeding ticket a year ago. I'm still bummed.

Minnesota pulls people over if they're going just 5 over, btw.

by KT on Nov 3, 2007 11:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I thought it was so funny when he said that.
Then Tom Dore was like well we gotta take a break. I think Red is going to punch King in the ass.
Hey who let Danny Crawford back in the league?

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 3, 2007 4:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

what was really funny
was when Red called Andre Miller Richard Pryor.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 6:49 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm getting it.
Watching Wiz/Mag right now.
Yes, of course.

by tyger1147 on Nov 3, 2007 6:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Can you give a link to where the games are
for league pass? I can't find it on the NBA website
"My jumper's so smooth it will seduce your girlfriend." -1958ChiTown

by NittanyBull on Nov 3, 2007 7:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Go to
NBA.com then go to the video drop down menu and click League Pass. Should take you to the League Pass homepage. Hit Watch Live! and you should be good. That is how I got it.

by sp1365 on Nov 3, 2007 7:10 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

sweet
thank you
"My jumper's so smooth it will seduce your girlfriend." -1958ChiTown

by NittanyBull on Nov 3, 2007 7:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

There is also...
...a link on the game info page. Click on the game on the NBA.com homepage on the left side... and below the right scoreboard will be something that says, "Watch Game Live" or something.
Yes, of course.

by tyger1147 on Nov 3, 2007 7:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

god
the quality is great.

why won't they let me pay them to get this.  the cable in my area doesnt offer league pass so I'm screwed.

by JSlakov on Nov 3, 2007 8:52 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Listen to the Bulls online.
http://stations.espn.go.com/stations/espnradio1000/story?id=listenlive

Click on the "Listen to the Bulls Online for Free" picture in the middle of the page.  It should send you right to the correct page on NBA.com.  The window that pops up will give you the list of games today and you need to click Chicago obviously.  You have to have a free account setup and be logged in, but that isn't too difficult to set up if you haven't yet.  

by cranscape on Nov 3, 2007 7:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

here's a decent feed:
http://myp2p.eu/competition.php?&competitionid=&part=sports&discipline=basketball&al lowedDays=1

from this site, called MyP2P. Given a good internet connection, they can give feeds from just about any American sport.

"My jumper's so smooth it will seduce your girlfriend." -1958ChiTown

by NittanyBull on Nov 3, 2007 6:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Anything better than .500 is a stretch
The team got worse this year, not better. 49 wins one year does not translate into 54 wins the next. Look at the Clippers- they completely fell apart after they won their first series in a while. Same thing with the Bulls. I don't think they can beat the Bucks tonight. I may be wrong but they just don't look like they want to play anymore.

by vlad001 on Nov 3, 2007 7:18 PM CDT   0 recs

"Luol Deng is one of the best post-up
players in the game."

What crack did this guy get hold of?

"My jumper's so smooth it will seduce your girlfriend." -1958ChiTown

by NittanyBull on Nov 3, 2007 7:24 PM CDT   0 recs

That's sort of what I was thinking...
"Well, that's nice to know!"
Yes, of course.

by tyger1147 on Nov 3, 2007 7:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Scott Williams is doing the Bucks games?
How did Stacey King beat him out for the Bulls spot?
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 7:28 PM CDT   0 recs

All of a sudden...
...I'm excited to see this game.
Yes, of course.

by tyger1147 on Nov 3, 2007 7:42 PM CDT   0 recs

Yeah, but once you start seeing
how much they suck...you'll be bored again

by miserabull on Nov 3, 2007 7:43 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hmmm...
Well that intro was awkward. "Let us prepare for glory!"

(I smell a signature.)

Yes, of course.

by tyger1147 on Nov 3, 2007 7:43 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

that introduction production
seemed awkward for Milwaukee.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 7:45 PM CDT   0 recs

Mo Williams
just got a Hinrich foul guarding Hinrich.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 7:50 PM CDT   0 recs

Ugh
I hate her....
The Future is bright!

by Goostafer on Nov 3, 2007 7:55 PM CDT   0 recs

oh no
violet is reffing this game.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 7:55 PM CDT   0 recs

Viollet
Hates Hinrich.I hate her.

by Azabullsfan on Nov 3, 2007 8:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hinrich is starting to annoy me.
Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Nov 3, 2007 7:56 PM CDT   0 recs

Hinrich is starting to annoy me
Already there for me....sorry Sue.

Another severe annoyance is BG and his ball (mis)handling.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:06 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Kirk made it 6 minutes
but wasn't the first guy out with two fouls...
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 7:56 PM CDT   0 recs

So far,
looks like they're being over-aggressive instead of smart.  Bad fouls and bad TOs.
"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 8:02 PM CDT   0 recs

Looks like Thabo
still can't catch.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:04 PM CDT   0 recs

Is it me, or does Thabo suck so far this year?
Can't seem to shoot either.
Maybe his corn rows are too tight...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:15 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If Noc gets into foul trouble
maybe we'll get a Khryapa sighting.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:07 PM CDT   0 recs

Grays Anatomy
Sorry...I've been waiting to say that...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Why is Thomas
the only one who seems to know what's going on!
-
WOW! What a shot! I love Tyrus.
The Future is bright!

by Goostafer on Nov 3, 2007 8:11 PM CDT   0 recs

Tyrus hits from three quarters
that might count.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:11 PM CDT   0 recs

Anybody else getting the FSN feed
and hearing Krystowiak swearing all the time?
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:12 PM CDT   0 recs

Yes
it's liked he's miked up

by Scotter on Nov 3, 2007 8:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Foul troubles
Gordon 2,Hinrich 2,Deng 2.3 minutes left in 1-st...
F......!

by Azabullsfan on Nov 3, 2007 8:15 PM CDT   0 recs

Looks like we're going to get up close
and personal with that bench depth tonight, the way they're calling the game.  Who's not in foul trouble?
"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 8:17 PM CDT   0 recs

Joe Smith
is playing good so far

by Azabullsfan on Nov 3, 2007 8:18 PM CDT   0 recs

This is a really strange game
Milwaukee is matching the Bulls dumb play for dumb play.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:19 PM CDT   0 recs

So much for that offensive explosion from
last year.  It's killing my team for that hobby that shall not be named.

On the bright side, our bench is outscoring there's. ;)

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 8:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Not defending the obvious foul troubles
but these refs suck (nothin' new there though)
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:19 PM CDT   0 recs

so i got back fromt he um - msu game
so if i seem more suicidal than usual i apologize; and i didn't see the game last night

but everyone saying this team sucks is really starting to piss me off. its 2 freakin games...one of them a game we would never win, and the other our usual hope opener bad loss. This team is still poised to lose in 5 to the spurs in the finals, so wait until we're 0-9 to start your bitching.

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 8:20 PM CDT   0 recs

try to ignore them
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Heh
the bucks are getting Bulls-kobe trade emails.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:20 PM CDT   0 recs

HA! Scott Williams says: ABSOLUTELY
trade for Kobe.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:20 PM CDT   0 recs

liking what im seeing out of noch
with the post game

and ill note since i logged on we're on a 10-1 run

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 8:24 PM CDT   0 recs

don't go anywhere
and see if you help deng find his mojo.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

first shot i saw
was that sweet 15 footer

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 8:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh, it's definitely you.
The bench is doing well tonight - I wouldn't be surprised to hear Skiles start talking about changing the starting lineup at this point.
"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 8:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

the kobe trade comments are asainine
kobe doesnt want to play by himself...thats why hes demanding to be traded

these bucks announcers are interesting, but terrible (i'm enjoying hearing all the little tics of the different accouncers)

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 8:25 PM CDT   0 recs

Duhon & Hinrich
This season Du is Much better then "captain"(so far).

by Azabullsfan on Nov 3, 2007 8:26 PM CDT   0 recs

a couple mor e games like this
and assuming Matt Duhon keeps showing up, he will be starting.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow
Du already out with 3 fouls...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:27 PM CDT   0 recs

Ooops...I meant LU, not Du.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Can we please stop with all the Duhon love?
If Duhon is our playoff starter I guarantee a first round exit.

by RogersPark Kris on Nov 3, 2007 8:35 PM CDT   0 recs

Who's talking about PLAYoffs...?
Playoffs???
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:36 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That depends
on whether you're talking about Chris Duhon or his alter-ego Matt Duhon, backup PG extraordinaire.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:36 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Inside points
Bulls-20,Bucks-2.Nice.
We Must beat this weak team.Ten points up.

by Azabullsfan on Nov 3, 2007 8:35 PM CDT   0 recs

what im not hot on
is noch shooting the 3 so activley

and i am LOVING the joe smith signing....i wasnt too keen on him especially not with the full MLE but he has been worth every penny so far

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 8:35 PM CDT   0 recs

that string of 8 consecutive missed shots
will help us reclaim the lowest FG% against

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 8:36 PM CDT   0 recs

Noc....what a BONEHEAD!!!
He turns it over, then runs down and fouls over the back...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:38 PM CDT   0 recs

Funny to hear another team's announcers
talking about their team lacking an inside presence.
"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 8:38 PM CDT   0 recs

Noc with the turnover
but at least he hustled back to commit the over the back foul.  Why is he in the middle against the zone, where is Khryapa?
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:39 PM CDT   0 recs

Has Wallace scored yet this season?
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:40 PM CDT   0 recs

Somehow Skiles turned this into
the 3 guard lineup.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:41 PM CDT   0 recs

this team sucks..
they can't compete against the Pistons or the Celtics!!!!!!maybe a worn down, injury prone Heat.that's all

by miserabull on Nov 3, 2007 8:41 PM CDT   0 recs

Never fails
Bulls have a nice 12 pt. lead, then you blink and it's gone...

School of brick layers.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:41 PM CDT   0 recs

Hinrich
IS terrible tonight!Missed last 2 shots,thats what I
noticed.

by Azabullsfan on Nov 3, 2007 8:42 PM CDT   0 recs

Good God
Hinrich, Gordon, Deng have been equal parts brainless and gutless.  It's like watching a zombie-flick.  Our best player is Duhon.

Should made that trade, Pax.

by Freethefro on Nov 3, 2007 8:42 PM CDT   0 recs

Should made that trade, Pax
Word.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

And everyone keeps talking LA having a fire sale
but LA's prolly thinkin' they got lucky that they DIDN'T get our core guys!
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:48 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

what a shittacular last 5 minutes
ughhhhhhhh

violet palmer is atrocious...redd took maybe 12 steps

and we cant buy a shot

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